“STEM3 was a large part of my life during the years I studied at FLC. As a first generation, low-income student, I had no clue what college was going to be like, and did not realize the amount of work that had to go into it to be successful.

The advisors at STEM3 guided me towards proper study habits and time-management, and I started getting the best grades I ever received in my life. They helped me develop a good work ethic and set realistic goals for myself. To top it all off, they provided me with a space where I felt like I belonged, which was critical to maintaining sanity while working on a Bachelor of Science!

After graduation, STEM3 offered me a position as one of their advisors. I am truly honored and excited to be in this role, and my goal is to be able to make a difference for our students, just as my advisor did for me.”

--Cacia Pope '16, Biology

Our Vision:All FLC STEM3 students will graduate within 6 years, with the skills they need to successfully navigate academic, career, and life challenges.

Our Mission: We positively impact the FLC STEM retention, graduation, and graduate school transferability rates of first-generation students, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities.